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A vote of confidence: University of West London opens Sri Lanka Campus
In a powerful endorsement of Sri Lanka's potential and its people, the University of West London (UWL) has officially opened its first-ever branch campus outside the United Kingdom right here in Colombo.
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October 27, 2025
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RIUNIT to promote Sri Lanka's real estate at London Investment Forum 2025
The Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) together with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London will hold the Sri Lanka Real Estate Investment Forum:
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October 27, 2025
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GMOA claims 10,000 annual transfers on hold; blames Health Ministry
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has alleged that approximately 10,000 annual transfers of its members couldn't be implemented so far this year due to malpractices.
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October 27, 2025
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Water levels in major rivers remain normal but DMC urges caution amidst heavy showers
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) yesterday said that water levels of all major rivers across the country remained at normal levels despite intermittent heavy showers in several districts over the weekend.
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October 27, 2025
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Eritrea releases six SL sea marshals held since last November
Eritrea has released six Sri Lankan sea marshals detained since 07 November last year.
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October 27, 2025
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England conclude group stage with crushing win v NZ
England will take winning momentum into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup as they concluded the group stage with a crushing eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in Visakhapatnam.
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October 27, 2025
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Sri Lankan innovation in early disease detection wins top ICT award
In a story that highlights Sri Lanka's growing potential in life-saving technology, MedTech entrepreneur Keerthi Kodithuwakku was honoured as the CSSL ICT Leader of the Year (Male) 2024.
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October 27, 2025
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India upgrades Kabul out-post to full Embassy without recognising Taliban
India has upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy of India, restoring a comprehensive diplomatic presence in Afghanistan for the first time since August 2021.
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October 27, 2025
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Will govt. reveal its plan for developing Ratmalana Airport?
IN 1934 the State Council of Ceylon decided that an airport with easy access to Colombo was a necessity and declared that Ratmalana was the best site available.
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October 27, 2025
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SJB MP alleges police kept him in the dark over assassination plot
Two bodyguards assigned
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October 27, 2025
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Kia redefines Sri Lanka's automotive landscape with 2026 Sorento Hybrid and EV5
Kia Motors Lanka has ushered in a new era for the island's auto industry with the dual launch of the 2026 Sorento Hybrid and the all-electric EV5.
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October 27, 2025
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Deen Brothers bags double Gold at FCCISL Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
Deen Brothers Imports (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted importers of agricultural, industrial, mechanical, technical tools and electric appliances, emerged as a double Gold winner at the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2025, organized by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL).
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October 27, 2025
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Childhood depression: A critical Issue
A recent study has revealed that 60 percent of Sri Lankan school children are affected by depression (The Island 2025/10/12).
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October 27, 2025
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LCB Finance PLC opens doors at Kiribathgoda
Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC opened its 23rd branch and its 4th branch in the Gampaha District on 16th October 2025, at Kiribathgoda a dynamic and evolving town that offers a blend of residential, commercial, educational, cultural amenities and modern infrastructure, vibrant community, a town for a financial institute to offer its products and services.
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October 27, 2025
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'Political short-sightedness fuelling human-elephant tragedy': Sajeewa Chamikara
Sri Lanka's worsening human-elephant conflict (HEC) one of the deadliest on the planet has reached what conservationists describe as a “national ecological emergency.”
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October 27, 2025
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Weligama killing: Three taken in, one escapes
Acting on a tip-off that some persons wanted for the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickremasekera were hiding in a housing scheme in Kekirawa, police carried out a search in the early hours of yesterday (26) and arrested a man and a woman.
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October 27, 2025
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Despite new US sanctions, Russian oil may flow to India through loopholes
It may be too early to pronounce the end of the $69-billion India-Russia oil trade from last Wednesday’s sanctions by Washington on two of Russia’s biggest oil producers and new sanctions package by the European Union on Russian oil and gas.
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October 27, 2025
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Moondrumurippu-Thatchankulam road won't be reopened: Govt.
Deputy Defence Minister Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekera has ruled out the possibility of the reopening of the Moondrumurippu—Thatchankulam main road and the release of the surrounding land.
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October 27, 2025
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Time for the world to reinforce trust in UN
United Nations
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October 27, 2025
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Hostage families urge 'every possible sanction' on Hamas to secure captives'
Thousands of Israelis rallied across the country on Saturday evening for the return of the remains of 13 slain captives still held by Hamas, in what Israel charges is a breach of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, the Times of Israel reported.
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October 27, 2025
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Army paid Rs. 10 mn for hired vehicles on monthly basis
Army Headquarters has disclosed that restoration of 76 discarded vehicles could save the taxpayers as much as Rs 10 mn a month.
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October 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka participates at III Int'll Buddhist Forum in Kalmykia, Russia
Sri Lanka made a significant contribution to the recent III International Buddhist Forum, held in the Republic of Kalmykia, Russian Federation, with co-sponsorship from Moscow State University (MSU) and the Government of Kalmykia, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday (26)
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October 27, 2025
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Credit expansion gathers pace, CB Governor says, 'No Overheating'
Sri Lanka's private sector credit is expanding, but Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe firmly dismissed concerns that the growth could be overheating, stating, \"No, not at all.
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October 27, 2025
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HC issues stay order against appointment of MS (Ayurveda)
The Kalmunai Provincial High Court issued a stay order on 24 October preventing the appointment of Medical Superintendents (Ayurveda) by the Eastern Province Department of Indigenous Medicine.
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October 27, 2025
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Finding solutions to life's problems
You might think that finding solutions to life's problems is like trying to drink from a fire-hose. This is because there is so much information coming to you from various sources.
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October 27, 2025
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Alana King's record seven-fer decimates South Africa
South Africa ended the league stage of the 2025 Women's World Cup exactly how they started it.
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October 27, 2025
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The last dance for Fraser-Pryce
Blessed Privileged Those were the words that Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce used repeatedly as she made slow progress through the media mixed zone after her eighth and last 100m final at the World Athletics Championships.
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October 27, 2025
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Solar Care International honoured for solar PV preventive maintenance and innovation
Solar Care International (Pvt) Ltd. has been honoured with multiple prestigious accolades, reaffirming its position as a leader in solar preventive maintenance and solar innovation in Sri Lanka.
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October 27, 2025
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Group of Indo-Sri Lankan law students visits Parliament
A group of students from the Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, and the Amity Law School, Mumbai, India, engaged in an educational visit to the Parliament of Sri Lanka recently
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October 27, 2025
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Manjula Ariyakumara of Three Sinha Industries wins Gold at Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
In an outstanding achievement, Manjula Ariyakumara, Managing Director of Three Sinha Industries (Pvt) Ltd., secured the Gold award in the Extra-Large Category at both the National and Western Province levels of the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2025.
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